What Would You Ask an Oracle?

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This forum discussion revolves around the philosophical and existential questions one might pose to an oracle, emphasizing the nature of existence, the universe, and personal inquiries about life and death. Participants share a variety of questions, from the abstract, such as "What is the highest form of existence?" to deeply personal concerns like "Will my leukemia come back?" The conversation highlights the human desire for understanding and certainty in an uncertain world, while also critiquing the validity of oracles and psychic readings.

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  • Familiarity with the historical context of oracles, particularly the Oracle of Delphi.
  • Basic knowledge of existential questions and their implications.
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  • #31
I have a question.

Twistedseer, since you said that you're not an oracle, is there any reason why your answer to any question is any more valid or accurate than anyone else's answer?
 
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  • #32
I have a question.

Twistedseer, since you said that you're not an oracle, is there any reason why your answer to any question is any more valid or accurate than anyone else's answer?

??

Ok, first "I'm not an Oracle" but I am capable of answering
any question you could ask of one.

But to fully answer your question, what an Oracle is or is not has been corrupted

which is why I posted this

Questions like

Prove you are an Oracle?

Or what is an Oracle?

Or how do Oracles "Oracle"?

are the way to go.



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  • #33
Sorry, I don't like the way this thread is going. This is bald assertion (or worse, unintelligble garble), not well developed philosophical discourse, and so does not meet the philosophy forum guidelines.
 

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